It’s November, and Autumn is in full swing! New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s Guide to New Jersey Events, November 21 – November 23, 2025, is your go-to source for the best events happening across the Garden State! Whether you’re searching for lively festivals, captivating performances, family-friendly fun, or seasonal activities, our guide has you covered. Explore new experiences, create unforgettable memories, and stay connected with the local community with New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s expertly curated event lineup.
As a reminder, NJIB has no control over the weather or whether (see what I did there) an event is canceled. Please make sure an event is still active before attending.
BONUS! See NJIB at Bell Works Fresh in Holmdel on Wednesday, November 19th, LSC After Dark: 90’s Night on Thursday, November 20th, and Milltown Holiday Craft & Maker’s Fair on November 22nd and 23rd.
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NJIB’s Guide to New Jersey Events November 21st – 23rd, 2025:
Scotch Plains-Fanwood Restaurant Week- Dining For Dollars
Now – November 22
This week-long culinary celebration features exclusive menus and promotions at participating restaurants, with a portion of proceeds benefiting student scholarships. Whether you’re craving cozy comfort food or upscale bites, Dining For Dollars blends flavor with purpose—making every meal a meaningful experience in Union County, NJ. Don’t miss this chance to dine local and make a difference.
Scotch Plains and Fanwood, NJ
Cost: Varies per restaurant
TD James Moody Jazz Festival
Now – November 23
Presented across multiple accessible venues throughout Newark, the citywide Festival showcases a vibrant lineup blending jazz with poetry, spoken word, dance, blues, pop, and African-Caribbean rhythms—creating an experience that welcomes all lovers of the arts. This year’s theme celebrates jazz as a powerful voice for social justice. Whether you’re a lifelong jazz enthusiast, a hip-hop fan, a poetry admirer, or simply craving live music with depth and purpose, the TD James Moody Jazz Festival invites you to join in.
Multiple venues, Newark, NJ
Cost: Varies per event
The Village at Anne Ellen
Now – December 30
Embark on an enchanting adventure through a quaint winter wonderland, beginning with a nostalgic hayride through our Christmas tree fields. As you step off the wagon, you’ll be transported into a mesmerizing Christmas tale brought to life with twinkling lights and captivating displays. Wander along wooded pathways, soaking in the festive atmosphere and timeless holiday magic at every turn.
Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm, Manalapan NJ
Cost: $24 – $26, kids $12 – $14
DiDonato’s Magical Holiday Express
Select Dates until December 23
This holiday event features a ride on an exciting train through millions of Christmas lights. The fun includes meeting Santa, a gift from Santa, a holiday movie, cookies, and a walk through the Holiday Village.
DiDonato’s Family Fun Center, 1151 S White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ
Cost: $22.95+
Christmas Fantasy with Lights
Now – December 30, dates and times vary
In the most magical time of the year, Storybook Land invites visitors to join the enchantment. At 5:00 pm each night, Santa Claus waves his magic wand, illuminating Storybook Land with over 1 million lights for the holiday season. Tickets are available for either weekdays (Mondays through Thursdays) or weekends (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays).
Storybook Land, 6415 Black Horse Pike (Routes 40/322), Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Cost: Cost of Admission
Festival of Trees
November 19 – January 11, 2026
Morven Museum & Garden’s uplifting annual Festival of Trees returns for its 20th Anniversary, transforming the historic mansion’s galleries with an abundance of creative trees and mantels, each uniquely decorated by 17 community partners, representing local non-profits, schools, garden clubs, and artists.
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ
Cost: Included with museum admission: $12 for adults; $10 for seniors (ages 60+), youth ages 7-18, students with ID, and active military or veterans with ID. Free for ages 6 & younger.
LSC After Dark: 90’s Night
Thursday, November 20, 6 pm – 10 pm
A great party, delicious bites and drinks, and a twist of science! Liberty Science Center presents LSC After Dark, exclusively for guests 18 and up, every Thursday from 6:00 – 10:00 pm. Each event features a fun theme with a menu to match, dance floor, live DJ, a full bar (for guests 21+) and planetarium and laser shows. And all of the museum’s exhibits are open, too. When you purchase LSC After Dark tickets, you help the nonprofit Liberty Science Center provide even more programs for our community and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $25 at the door, save $3 by buying online in advance
Princeton’s Artist Winter Village
November 20 – 23
These festive pop-up shops, run by talented regional creatives, offer fun and unique gifts in cozy textiles, jewelry, hand-poured candles, charming children’s wear, pottery, wood, and so much more. From November 13 through December 21, four Chalets will be open for business Thursday through Sunday, 12-6pm. In addition to the Chalets, ten additional artists will join the village on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-4pm. Vendors change each week.
Hinds Plaza, Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free
Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center
Begins November 21. Every day until January 3, 2026
The Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of New Jersey’s favorite holiday tradition. One carload, one price.
PNC Bank Arts Center, Exit 116, Garden State Parkway, Holmdel, NJ
Cost: $27+
Winter WonderLights Annual Holiday Light Show Drive Thru
Begins November 21
Winter WonderLights, New Jersey’s largest animated holiday light show, returns for the 2025 season with an even more spectacular experience, starting November 21 at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick. This year’s show promises expanded holiday magic, complete with new features and returning favorites. Guests can enjoy the festivities from the warmth of their own vehicles, tuning in to a synchronized radio station to experience festive music alongside stunning light displays as they drive through the animated winter wonderland.
655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ
Cost:$35 per car from Sunday through Thursday, and $45 on Fridays and Saturdays.
U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland
November 21 – January 4, 2026
Holland Ridge Farms transforms into New Jersey’s most magical holiday walkthrough, offering an unforgettable experience for families, friends, and anyone seeking festive photo opportunities. Visitors can wander through millions of twinkling holiday lights and displays, including over 50,000 illuminated tulips brightening the flower fields. A windmill music and light show takes place every 30 minutes, with special drone light shows from December 18–20. Guests can visit Santa’s Workshop for photos, meet favorite characters like Olaf, Elsa, and the Grinch, and enjoy illuminated pony rides on weekends. Interactive light seesaws, swings, spinners, and slides add to the fun, along with a giant igloo snowball pit filled with more than 75,000 “snowballs” and magical snow flurries perfect for dreamy photos. Throughout the farm, visitors can sip hot chocolate, sample festive beer, wine, and cocktails, and indulge in treats from local food trucks and the bakery. The holiday experience also includes a charming gift shop, cozy heated cabins with cookies and cocoa, and even fresh-cut tulip bouquets available from the greenhouse.
108 Rues Road, Cream Ridge, NJ
Cost: $17 age 3 and up M-TH – $20 age 3 and up F-SUN
Family Christmas Activities at Johnson’s Corner Farm
November 21 – December 23
Join together by the fire pits at Johnson’s Corner Farm’s Discovery Barnyard to toast marshmallows and witness the lake illuminate in a stunning display. Don’t miss out on the Christmas “Light Show” Hayride for a festive journey through more of the farm adorned with holiday lights.
Johnson’s Corner Farm, 133 Church Rd., Medford, NJ
Cost: Varies
Christmas Underwater
November 21 – December 24
In the spirit of the season, Adventure Aquarium presents their annual Christmas Underwater. Guests can experience the festive magic as Scuba Santa takes a dive with sharks, sea turtles, and rays, spreading Christmas cheer to all visitors. Both on land and sea, holiday surprises await, featuring the World’s Tallest Underwater Christmas Tree and enchanting snow-like flurries in the Snowtunda.
Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ
Cost: Cost of Admission
Vernon Holiday Market
November 22, 11 am – 2 pm
50+ local and handmade vendors with unique gifts, holiday décor, and one-of-a-kind treasures—perfect for everyone on your list Plus delicious food vendors, Live music, community cheer, and plenty of festive fun.
Cobblestone Village, MT Creek Parking Lot, Vernon, NJ
Cost: Free
Shop, Gather, & Give – Fall Farmers Market
November 22, 12 pm – 4 pm
A local market will be collecting non-perishable food items for a nearby food pantry while showcasing a lineup of specialty vendors featuring fall-flavored foods, Thanksgiving-themed treats, and hostess gifts. Visitors can enjoy offerings from Cream Ridge Winery and Twin Lights Brewing, live music, and seasonal photo ops. The event will include craft coffee, sourdough bread, baked goods, jams, desserts, candles, soaps, floral arrangements, clothing, accessories, handcrafted jewelry, spiritual readings, organic skincare, and more.
Calgo Gardens, 462 Adelphia Rd, Freehold, NJ
Cost: Free with Non Perishable Food Item
An Old-Fashioned Christmas in Cape May
Begins November 22. Events conclude on January, 2026
What better place to get into the true spirit of Christmas than Victorian Cape May? This seaside town is transformed into a Dickens village for the holidays with garlands of fragrant greens and twinkling gaslights. Wrap yourself in the warmth of holiday spirit and sample a variety of fun tours and events.
Cape May, NJ
Holidazzle Art Auction and Holiday Market
November 22, 4 pm – 6 pm
Celebrate art, creativity, and holiday cheer at FAF’s Holidazzle Art Auction & Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov. 22 at SJAC’s new Artist Studio & Gallery in Woodbury. Guests can enjoy wine, light bites, and local art, including murals painted LIVE this season at Lot 323 — plus shop one-of-a-kind gifts from local vendors.
122 N. Broad St. Woodbury, NJ
Cost: Free
Milltown Holiday Craft & Maker’s Fair
November 22 & 23, 9:30 am – 3 pm
A large selection of vendors: handmade jewelry, candles, soaps, laser-engraved wood goods, baked desserts, home décor, plants, artisan crafts, and more. This is an early-holiday shopping opportunity – A great chance to get unique gifts before the rush.
21 W Church St, Milltown, NJ
Cost: Free
Holiday Artisan Market at Unionville Vineyards
November 22 & 23, 12 pm – 5 pm
Your one-stop shop for holiday gift buying! Artisans line the rooms of the tasting room barn with handcrafted goodies, treats, and more for the holiday season. Blue Jersey Band will be playing live jazz each day 1-4PM. Delicious bites by Kulinary Kings on Saturday and Ms. Fu’s Yummy Food Truck on Sunday. No cover needed and families are welcome.
9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes, NJ
Cost: Free
Jingle Fest Craft Show
November 23, 10 am to 5 pm
The Jinglefest Craft Fair returns to Wayne Hills High School, featuring 100 exhibitors with unique arts and crafts perfect for holiday shopping. Hosted by the Wayne Hills Senior Class and promoted by P.J.’s Promotions, this event offers a variety of items, including holiday décor, ceramics, jewelry, fine art, charcuterie boards, hand-painted ornaments, metal and resin art, and more. Food, drinks, kettle corn, and homemade pickles will be available.
Wayne Hills High School, 272 Berdan Ave., Wayne, NJ
Cost: $3
Swedish Christmas Fair
November 23, 10 am – 3 pm
The Swedish Christmas fair has something for everyone; there is a great selection of food items, crafts, and gifts. Swedish handicrafts like handmade Christmas decorations, linen, and wooden items plus a variety of cheeses, herring, and other Swedish delicacies as well as home baked goods (bread, cookies, and cakes) are available for you to buy. Glögg, a typical Swedish spiced holiday drink, is also being offered. There are raffles with wonderful prizes, and activities for younger children. A highlight of the fair is the beautiful Lucia pageant and her choir singing and lightening up the holiday season at 1:30pm, a beautiful and truly unique Swedish tradition! The Swedish Christmas Fair is hosted by the NJ Chapter of SWEA, Swedish Women’s Educational Association. SWEA is a global nonprofit organization promoting Swedish language, culture, history, and tradition.
26 Northview Avenue, Upper Montclair, NJ
Cost: Admission is $2
